Ricky Pearsall at combine press conference and Ricky getting taken into an ambulance after shooting.Ricky Pearsall (Photos via Getty Images & @ZakSNews/Twitter)
Fans had a hard time believing where Ricky Pearsall was just two days after getting shot in the chest.

The San Francisco 49ers rookie sustained a gunshot wound to said area after someone tried to rob him near Union Square on Saturday. However, he was already in the weight room working out on Monday after being released from hospital.

49ers radio analyst Tim Ryan claims to have spoken to the wide receiver on Monday and was told the above.

“I talked to him yesterday, he was actually in the weight room,” Ryan told KNBR on Tuesday. “Thank God it’s not worse than it was. … I already know this, his street cred has gone up tremendously around here.”

The internet was understandably in shock.

“He was in the where now?  Omg. 😱,” one fan wrote.

“Ricky is a stud!” another remarked.

“He’s a tough dude. Glad to see him healing up,” a comment read.

“Praise God! But also… wut?” someone replied.

“Ricky Pearsall’s resilience is truly remarkable. Back in the weight room just days after being shot. A true warrior,” another comment read.

“What? That’s crazy! A legend!” someone else exclaimed.

“Straight to the waivers I go 🤣 dude gotta be a dawg,” a user said.

 

Ricky Pearsall Will Miss At Least Four Games

Pearsall, a late first-round draft pick by the Niners this year, had been signing autographs before the robbery attempt. The perpetrator, a 17-year-old male, is said to have been after his Rolex watch.

The would-be robber, who was also injured after a struggle ensued and his gun went off, was arrested by police on the scene of the incident.

The wideout’s mother disclosed that the bullet went through his chest and exited through his back. Fortunately, it missed all of his vital organs.

San Francisco has opted to keep him inactive for at least the first four games of the season.

VIDEOS: Shocking New Footage Emerges Of 49ers Star Rookie WR Ricky Pearsall Being Taken To Ambulance In Extreme Pain After Being Shot In Chest

Medical personnel escorting Ricky Pearsall of San Francisco 49ers to ambulance.Ricky Pearsall (Photo via @ZakSNews)
New videos have surfaced of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall being led to an ambulance after he was shot in the chest during a terrifying armed robbery incident yesterday afternoon.

On Saturday afternoon, news emerged that Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest by a robber while the rookie was on his way to an autograph signing event. The San Francisco Police Department detailed the incident:

“On August 31, 2024, at approximately 3:37 p.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to the area of Geary Street and Grant Avenue on a report of a shooting.  Upon arrival, officers located two male subjects suffering from injuries. Officers rendered aid and medics transported both subjects to a local hospital for further medical evaluation.

During the preliminary investigation, officers learned one of the subjects attempted to rob the victim, San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall. During the attempted robbery, a physical altercation ensued, and both the suspect and victim were injured.  The suspect is in custody and charges are pending at this time. All information is preliminary, and more information will be provided as it becomes available. Media availability will be held this evening at San Francisco General Hospital.”

At 9:55 p.m. EST, the 49ers later stated that Pearsall “is in serious but stable condition.” The San Francisco Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Zak Sos of KTVU received video footage from a witness of officers and paramedics leading Ricky Pearsall into an ambulance after the incident. A warning that the video may be disturbing to some viewers and to watch at your discretion:

 

Per David Lombardi of The Athletic, the SFPD stated that the suspect is a 17-year-old from Tracy, California. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins added that a decision on possible charges will likely be made by next Wednesday, per Lombardi.

Our prayers are with Ricky Pearsall, his family and friends and the 49ers organization. We hope for a speedy recovery, and we will continue to provide more information when it becomes available.

Ricky Pearsall Is Preparing For Start Of A Promising NFL Career

The 49ers selected Pearsall 31st overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, making him the fifth wide receiver taken in the first round. Pearsall joins a star-studded 49ers offense led by Brock Purdy, Trent Williams, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle.

In his final season at Florida, Pearsall caught 65 passes for 965 yards and four touchdowns. With Samuel only under contract for two more years, the path is there for Pearsall to emerge as one of the top playmakers in San Fran’s offense.

The 49ers open their 2024 season with a home tilt against Aaron Rodgers’ New York Jets on Sept. 9.